There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.
Every year we put on a three day school in Bolivar, MO just before the Annual Bud Summit. Richard and I call it “Bud Week,” because we are doing all things Bud Williams during that week!
We had 15 students in our marketing school and 20 students in our stockmanship school. Here’s some photos from the three days.
After a short break this summer to regroup, I will be continuing our online Proper Stockmanship and Proper Livestock Marketing courses as well as the
Richard Lee McConnell, 76, of Wishart, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Republic,
June 2, 1949 – April 26, 2026 Father, husband, brother, son, grandfather, friend, and teacher A great friend of ours, Greg Christiansen, writes wonderful essays
In-person School, Bolivar, Missouri, March 2-4, 2026 Each year we hold an in-person school in Bolivar, Missouri just before the annual Bud Summit. Registration is
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18